Driver's license from
outside the EU
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Transfer of driving license
Anyone who has acquired a driving license outside the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA) can only drive in Germany for a limited period of time. The foreign driving license must be converted into a German driving license no later than six months after the official registration of residence in Germany.
If this period is exceeded, the foreign driving license loses its validity in Germany. This means that you are no longer legally entitled to drive here with this document. If you wish to continue driving a vehicle in Germany after this six-month period has expired, a transfer is mandatory.
To ensure that your foreign driver’s license is converted quickly and without complications, we will guide you through every single step. We check your documents carefully, explain all the requirements to you in a comprehensible manner and take care of the coordination with the relevant driving license office. This avoids unnecessary queries and saves you valuable time.
In some cases, additional steps are necessary – we will show you what is important and guide you through the process.
Transcription often brings with it many questions.
We take our time and explain everything to you in peace.
A probationary period is only set if your foreign driving license is less than two years old at the time of transfer. The date of issue of the foreign driving license is decisive here – not the date of the German document.
No, not in every case. Whether you have to take a theoretical and/or practical test depends on the country in which you obtained your driving license.
For many non-EU countries that are in the
Annex 11 FeV (so-called list of states)
special regulations apply. Depending on the country of origin, it may be that no test, only a practical test or both tests are required.
After registering your residence in Germany, your foreign driving license from a third country remains valid for 6 months. After that, it will no longer be recognized and you will need a German driving license.
If you can prove that you will not be staying in Germany for longer than 12 months in total, you can extend the period once for a further 6 months. Proof must be submitted to the competent authority.
The local civil registry office is responsible for this. They will review and process your application for a change of registration. If you’d like, we can help you prepare all the necessary documents.
Yes. Our driving instructors also speak English and Turkish. We’re happy to help you with organizational questions and provide simple explanations. However, to ensure you’re fully prepared for the theory course and exam, we recommend that you have a sufficient command of German. Just let us know—together, we’ll find the best approach for your training.
Will be checked…
| MondayMon | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| TuesdayTue | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| WednesdayWed | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| ThursdayThu | 12:00 – 18:00 |
| FridayFri | 12:00 – 18:00 |
